Tag Archives: David Dacko

C. A. R ex-president Patasse dies

April 5, 2011 by benim

Former Central African Republic president Ange-Felix Patasse, who after a long and chequered career was ousted in a 2003 coup, has died just months after making a last bid to run his impoverished country. He was 74. Patasse’s spokesman, Guy-Simplice … read more »

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TIMELINE – Rebels and coups dog C.African Rep’s past

January 23, 2011 by benim

Here is a timeline on the Central African Republic, which holds presidential and legislative elections on Sunday. Aug. 1960 – CAR becomes independent from France. David Dacko becomes president. Jan. 1965 – Jean-Bedel Bokassa, Dacko’s cousin and army commander, seizes … read more »

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Facts about Central Africa Republic

October 15, 2010 by benim

The Central African Republic (CAR) has been unstable since its independence from France in 1960 and is one of the least-developed countries in the world. It has endured several coups and a notorious period under a self-declared emperor, Jean-Bedel Bokassa, … read more »

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